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Minister of Mental Health and Addictions of Ontario province recently visited the All India Institute of Ayurveda in Delhi and feels that propagation of Ayurveda in Canada can help ease the burden of hospitals in Canada as Ayurvedic therapies, principles and lifestyle can keep many diseases at bay. The Canadian delegation led by Mr. Michael Tibollo & Canada India Foundation (CIF) visited the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA). Impressed with the facilities of AIIA, Mr. Michael Tibollo said," The institute helped me to deepen my knowledge and understanding of the importance of East and West medicines and saw here the two can work together for the betterment of mankind. In Canada, we are much more focussed on quick results. Many times, we forget about prevention, education, and doing things that lead us to a better lifestyle. Many doctors over here shared their time with me today. They explained to me how interventions using ancient techniques that are tried and proven and have been around for millions of years can reduce the need for acute medicine and acute care in a hospital setting". “With the help of the Canada India Foundation, we believe that the day is not far away when an institution propagating the knowledge of Ayurveda will be set up there in Canada. We are happy to share data-based evidence with Mr. Tibollo and wish that he can present it to the government over there", said Director, AIIA Professor (Dr) Tanuja Manoj Nesari during her meeting with the delegation. The delegation took a round of the institute and hospital as well as laboratories and other facilities to understand the integrative model adopted by AIIA. The official delegation from Canada was also facilitated by the Ministry of Ayush. Director AIIA, New Delhi explained the functioning of different departments including the OPDs, the tertiary care unit, the academic block, and the research center of All India Institute of Ayurveda. A team from the All India Institute of Ayurveda also showcased the facilities around the academic and hospital wing of the institute before the delegation. Also Read in Hindi► अखिल भारतीय आयुर्वेद संस्थान में कनाडा का प्रतिनिधिमंडल  

Winters in India are not the same throughout the country. While the northern parts do have colder winters, the south is usually more tropical and does not see extreme temperature variations. Nowadays, this situation is changing; the extreme climate change that has been gripping the globe has not left the country untouched. On one hand, the winter has become colder, foggier, and more polluted in the northern parts whereas the south is experiencing drastic temperature variations with colder nights and comparatively warmer days. This unbalanced climate outside has led to many health problems in the population. A few such issues are frequent colds, coughs,s, and chest congestion that affect the respiratory system. These are more common in small babies and school-going children as they have weaker immunity. The symptoms may include a blocked nose, running nose, cough with or without expulsion of sputum, sore throat, hoarseness of voice, wheezing, rhonchi sounds while breathing, chest congestion, and sometimes sinus headaches. The general relief mantra is keeping warm and taking hot potency medicines. Minor cases of cold and related respiratory problems can be effectively managed at home, but if the symptoms are severe consulting a doctor is always advisable. Home Remedies Gargling repeatedly with hot water added with salt, turmeric, or Triphala Choorna is very beneficial in case of throat pain and hoarseness of voice. In babies below six months of age, medication is not really advised but the medicines can be given through breast milk by medicating the mother who in most cases may also be suffering from the same symptoms. A really effective herb that can help in improving immunity, digestion, and intelligence in babies and one that can be given even to newborns is Vacha (Vach)/ Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus). A very small quantity of this dried herb is rubbed on a rough surface and the paste can be given with a little amount of ghee. Dry ginger is also a very effective herb in cases of cold and congestion. It can be used as an ingredient in masala tea, boiled with drinking water, or chewed in small quantities by both children and adults. Another very important plant for cold, fever and chest congestion in both children and adults is the Parnayavani (Sanskrit)/ Panikoorka (Malayalam)/ Karpooravalli (Tamil)/ Doddapatre (Kannada)/ Pathar Choor (Hindi)/ Indian borage/Mexican mint. The leaves of this plant are slightly warmed and crushed to extract their juice. This juice can be given along with honey. The leaves can also be used in drinking water. Tulasi is also a very handy solution for this set of symptoms. Water boiled with Tulasi reduces fever, cold, and congestion and improves immunity. Tulasi leaves can also be eaten directly after washing them. Trikatu is a combination of three dry spices that is usually given in diseases that occur during the winter. It consists of dry ginger, dry black pepper, and dry long pepper powdered together. This polyherbal is used in many formulations in ayurveda and is the major component of Dashamoolakatutraya Kashaya that is specifically given in conditions of cough, cold, and chest congestion. The most effective method of unblocking the nose and giving relief to the congested chest is exposure to steam. This process of steaming and induction of sweat is called sudation. Steaming can be done by exposing the chest and face to the vapours coming from hot water. For better liquefaction of the sputum herbs like Tulasi and Parnayavani can be added to the water. Precautions Even though many effective treatments are available for respiratory issues during the winter, it is always better to prevent such symptoms. Here are a few precautionary measures that can keep you healthy during cold spells. Always try to stay warm with a proper winter wardrobe. Especially cover the ears during traveling and at night. Do not drink cold water or eat anything refrigerated. Drink hot water preferably boiled with beneficial herbs. In places with high pollution and fog, it is essential to wear a mask for protection. Do not take a shower in cold water and do not sleep with wet hair. Children should be taught personal hygiene ethics so that they do not get infected by contact with sick kids at school. (Dr. Lakshmi Varma K is a [BAMS, MD(Ayu)] Consultant & Advisor at LYEF Wellness) Read More► Heal Winter Skin Care With Aloe Vera

The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), the two prominent institutions under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India for regulating medical education and conducting scientific research respectively, have launched ‘SMART’ (Scope for Main streaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals) program aimed to boost scientific research in priority healthcare research areas through Ayurveda colleges and hospitals. The program was launched today by Vaidya Jayant Deopujari, Chairman, NCISM and Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS in the presence of Prof. B. S. Prasad, President of Board of Ayurveda, NCISM and other senior officials. Vaidya Jayant Deopujari, Chairman, NCISM, lauded the initiative and said, “I am confident that this program has the potential to transform clinical research in Ayurveda. It was observed that the research potential of the large community of Ayurveda teachers remains under utilised mostly. Therefore, the ‘SMART’ program will have a deep long term rejuvenating impact on research in the field of Ayurveda and it will be a great service to the nation, I congratulate CCRAS for this initiative and ensure all support on behalf of NCISM.” While highlighting key points of ‘SMART’, Prof. Vaidya Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS said, “The proposed initiative is conceptualised with an objective to identify, support and promote innovative research ideas in healthcare research areas including Osteoarthritis, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Chronic Bronchitis, Dyslipidemia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Psoriasis, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)”. He also added, “The eligible Ayurveda academic institutions may apply by 10 January, 2023. All details regarding contact information, eligibility criteria and application process has been shared to all recognized academic institutions and hospitals through NCISM”. Prof. B. S. Prasad, President of Board of Ayurveda, NCISM, mentioned, “The large network of Ayurveda colleges and hospitals across the country is an asset for the country in terms of its healthcare needs. This network has not only been offering healthcare services in hardest times, but it also has contributed significantly in terms of healthcare research in the country. The ‘SMART’ program will certainly motivate teachers for taking up projects in designated areas of healthcare research and create a large database.” Also, Read in Hindi► आयुर्वेद प्रोफेशनलों के लिए स्मार्ट’ कार्यक्रम

आयुष की बढ़ती वैश्विक मांग के बीच, भारतीय चिकित्सा पद्धति के क्षेत्र में संस्थान और अस्पताल तेजी से चिकित्सा बुनियादी ढांचे और सुविधाओं का आधुनिकीकरण कर रहे हैं। आयुष मंत्रालय के केन्‍द्रीय आयुर्वेदीय विज्ञान अनुसंधान परिषद् (सीसीआरएएस) के तहत दो प्रमुख संस्थान केन्‍द्रीय आयुर्वेद अनुसंधान संस्थान (सीएआरआई), नई दिल्ली और केन्‍द्रीय आयुर्वेद अनुसंधान संस्थान, झांसी को क्रमशः एनएबीएच और एनएबीएल की आधिकारिक मान्यता मिल गई है। उल्लेखनीय है कि एनएबीएच भारतीय गुणवत्ता परिषद का मूल बोर्ड है, जिसकी स्‍थापना स्वास्थ्य सेवा संगठनों के मान्यता कार्यक्रमों को स्थापित करने और उन्‍हें चलाने के लिए की गई है। आधिकारिक मान्यता राष्ट्रीय/अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मानकों के आधार पर रोगी सुरक्षा और स्वास्थ्य देखभाल की गुणवत्ता पर ध्यान केंद्रित करती है। इस उपलब्धि पर आयुष मंत्रालय के सचिव वैद्य राजेश कोटेचा ने दोनों संस्थानों के अधिकारियों और कर्मचारियों को उनके समर्पण और निरंतर प्रयासों के लिए बधाई दी। आयुष भवन, नई दिल्ली में औपचारिक रूप से आयोजित कार्यक्रम में आयुष मंत्रालय के विशेष सचिव श्री प्रमोद कुमार पाठक, दोनों संस्थानों के प्रतिनिधि उपस्थित थे। केन्‍द्रीय आयुर्वेद अनुसंधान संस्थान, नई दिल्ली की स्थापना वर्ष 1979 में आयुष मंत्रालय के केन्‍द्रीय आयुर्वेदीय विज्ञान अनुसंधान परिषद् (सीसीआरएएस) के तहत की गई थी और यह आयुर्वेद में नैदानिक ​​अनुसंधान के लिए समर्पित है और यह सामान्‍य ओपीडी के माध्‍यम से आयुर्वेद में विशेष ओपीडी, सुरक्षात्‍मक हृदय रोग विज्ञान और जीवन शैली की चुनौतियों, कान और नाक की ओपीडी, जराचिकित्सा ओपीडी, बालरोग, संधिरोग, क्लिनिकल साइकोलॉजी और मर्म ओपीडी के रूप में स्वास्थ्य देखभाल सेवाओं का विस्तार करता है। इस तरह की महत्वपूर्ण स्वास्थ्य सेवा की पेशकश, एनएबीएच मान्यता प्राप्‍त संस्थान में आने वाले हजारों रोगियों के स्वास्थ्य संबंधी उद्देश्यों को बदल देगी। सीसीआरएएस-सीएआरआई, झांसी (उत्‍तर प्रदेश) को एनएबीएल की मान्यता केन्‍द्रीय आयुर्वेद अनुसंधान संस्थान, झांसी (उत्‍तर प्रदेश) सीसीआरएएस, आयुष मंत्रालय के प्रमुख संस्थानों में से एक है, जिसमें अत्याधुनिक गुणवत्ता नियंत्रण प्रयोगशालाएं (रसायन विज्ञान, सूक्ष्म जीव विज्ञान, फार्माकोग्नॉसी), आयुर्वेदिक फार्मेसी, सेंट्रल हर्बेरियम और संग्रहालय, और नेशनल रॉ ड्रग्स रिपॉजिटरी (एनआरडीआर) हैं। इन दो सीसीआरएएस संस्थानों के अलावा, पंचकर्म के लिए राष्ट्रीय आयुर्वेद अनुसंधान संस्थान (एनएआरआईपी), चेरुथुरुथी, त्रिशूर, केरल को भी अपनी नैदानिक ​​प्रयोगशाला सेवाओं के लिए एनएबीएल एम (ईएल) टी की आधिकारिक मान्यता प्राप्त है। एनएआरआईपी, केरल केंद्रीय आयुर्वेदिक विज्ञान अनुसंधान परिषद, आयुष मंत्रालय के अंतर्गत प्रमुख अनुसंधान संस्‍थाओं में से एक है।